
Journey into the heart of America’s majestic redwood forests and discover the secrets, the superpowers and the saga of the tallest and some of the oldest living beings on Earth. It’s an epic tale that immerses us in the wonders and majesty of these legendary trees, while exploring our ever-evolving relationship with them. Living links to the past, redwoods hold powers that may play a role in our future, including their ability to withstand fire and capture carbon, to offer cluesabout longevity, and even to enhance our own well-being. Through the lenses of scientific discovery, cultural exploration and artistic expression, explore the connections that sustain these forest and the promise of solutions that will help us ALL rise up to face the challenges that lay ahead.
For more than two decades, Lisa Landers has been creating award-winning documentaries and multimedia experiences for television, museums and parks. Her work has been featured by the Smithsonian Channel, PBS, National Geographic Television, Discovery and the American Museum of Natural History, among other venues. She's traveled the world covering subjects ranging from Nile crocodiles to aerial dancing, and crafting programs that engage diverse audiences. She's most passionate about telling stories that spark connections with the natural world, and with each other. Lisa is also a certified forest bathing guide, a practice through which she leads people into the woods on journeys intended to enhance their well-being. She lives, works and finds inspiration among the coast redwoods of the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Year2024
- Runtime82 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorLisa Landers
- ScreenwriterLisa Landers
- ProducerLisa Landers
- Executive ProducerNora McNeely Hurley
- CinematographerWill Goldenberg, Owen Bissell, Fabián Aguirre
- EditorDamon Claussen
Journey into the heart of America’s majestic redwood forests and discover the secrets, the superpowers and the saga of the tallest and some of the oldest living beings on Earth. It’s an epic tale that immerses us in the wonders and majesty of these legendary trees, while exploring our ever-evolving relationship with them. Living links to the past, redwoods hold powers that may play a role in our future, including their ability to withstand fire and capture carbon, to offer cluesabout longevity, and even to enhance our own well-being. Through the lenses of scientific discovery, cultural exploration and artistic expression, explore the connections that sustain these forest and the promise of solutions that will help us ALL rise up to face the challenges that lay ahead.
For more than two decades, Lisa Landers has been creating award-winning documentaries and multimedia experiences for television, museums and parks. Her work has been featured by the Smithsonian Channel, PBS, National Geographic Television, Discovery and the American Museum of Natural History, among other venues. She's traveled the world covering subjects ranging from Nile crocodiles to aerial dancing, and crafting programs that engage diverse audiences. She's most passionate about telling stories that spark connections with the natural world, and with each other. Lisa is also a certified forest bathing guide, a practice through which she leads people into the woods on journeys intended to enhance their well-being. She lives, works and finds inspiration among the coast redwoods of the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Year2024
- Runtime82 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorLisa Landers
- ScreenwriterLisa Landers
- ProducerLisa Landers
- Executive ProducerNora McNeely Hurley
- CinematographerWill Goldenberg, Owen Bissell, Fabián Aguirre
- EditorDamon Claussen